Landscape Construction Foreman
Location: Newmarket, ON (Sites localized to minimize travel)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Seasonal flexibility)
Why RMF Landscape Construction?
Be part of a growing culture where elite craftsmen come together to build incredible, high-end outdoor spaces. At RMF Landscape Construction Ltd., we work across York Region as a proud, family-operated business that takes immense pride in every single project we execute. We don't just offer a job; we provide a workplace that actively promotes creativity, healthy lifestyles, professional development, and personal growth. Come join our winning team and lead projects you’ll be proud to put your name on.
Position Summary
The Landscape Construction Foreman is a critical on-site leader responsible for overseeing all physical aspects of high-end residential landscape construction projects. You will lead a dedicated crew of 1 to 6 crew members, ensuring projects are built efficiently, safely, and to an exacting standard of structural integrity and aesthetic beauty.
Compensation & Premium Benefits
We believe in taking care of the people who build our reputation:
· Hourly Wage: $32.00 to 38.00
· Paid Holidays: Paid Statutory Holidays.
· Health Benefits: $1,000.00 RMF Health Benefits package unlocked immediately following a standard 3-month probation period.
· Professional Development: Paid off-season training, industry certifications, and ongoing professional continuing education.
Core Responsibilities & Job Duties
· Project Execution & Blueprint Mastery: Manage site execution from ground-breaking to final handover. Read and interpret blueprints, structural engineering drawings, and structural specifications to delegate daily tasks effectively.
· Multi-Disciplinary Carpentry & Masonry: Supervise and actively participate in building premium architectural features, including:
- Masonry: Natural stone, wet-lay flagstone patios, steps, interlocking walkways, driveways, retaining walls, pillars, and structural concrete pads.
- Carpentry: Custom wood elements including structural framing/decks (pressure-treated and composite systems), pergolas, fences, pavilions, and custom privacy screens.
· Crew Leadership & Site Logistics: Schedule day-to-day work tasks, plan precise labor/material delivery workflows, and maximize field productivity. Conduct mandatory on-site orientations, track field attendance, and provide proactive mentorship to crew members.
· Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Safely operate heavy machinery (skid steers, mini-excavators, power barrows) and specialized small power equipment (laser levels, quick-cut saws, jackhammers). Ensure preventative daily maintenance, lubrication, and clean up of assigned trucks, trailers, and equipment.
· Client & Subcontractor Relations: Maintain a polite, professional, and courteous demeanor with clients on-site. Coordinate smoothly with structural subcontractors to verify alignment, execution standards, and project timelines.
· Reporting & Safety Compliance: Complete and submit daily site logs, inspection forms, and billing sheets via mobile apps. Enforce local Occupational Health and Safety regulations (OHSA) and ensure 100% crew compliance with corporate and regulatory PPE guidelines.
What We Are Looking For (Requirements)
· Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in the landscape construction, custom residential civil carpentry, or premium hardscaping industry.
· Technical Knowledge: Comprehensive operational mastery of site grades, structural wood framing codes, concrete forming/pouring, and professional horticultural practices for large specimen tree/plant installation.
· Leadership Traits: Exceptional communication skills, problem-solving abilities under structural constraints, and a strong personal sense of ethics, reliability, and project ownership.
· Physical Stamina: Ability to comfortably lift 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout an entire shift and work productively outdoors across fluctuating seasonal weather environments.
· Licensing: Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract (G-class minimum; AR or D-class license is considered a major asset for towing trailers).
· Communication Assets: Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing technical English. Owns and operates a smart device capable of executing mobile reporting apps.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Landscape Foreman who is looking for a stable, family-first environment where your craftsmanship is respected and rewarded, we want to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and a brief portfolio containing photos of your recent work to [email protected] or call 905 955 0546
Pay: $32.00-$38.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
